Banana Flower Curry
Ingredients
How to make it
For preparing the banana flower:
- trip dark outer leaves to reach the pale inner core.
- Finely slice the inner layers, placing pieces immediately into water mixed with turmeric and lime juice.
- Soak 15–20 minutes, then drain and rinse.
Cook the Banana Flower:
- Simmer the sliced flower in thin coconut milk with a pinch of salt for 15–20 minutes until tender.
- Drain any excess liquid.
Make the Curry:
- Heat coconut oil; fry cinnamon, curry leaves, and pandan leaf for 30 seconds.
- Sauté onion, garlic, ginger, and green Chillies.
- Stir in turmeric, curry powder, Chilli powder, black pepper, and salt.
- Sauté the cooked banana flower in spices for 3–4 minutes.
- Pour in thick coconut milk and simmer on low for 8–10 minutes until thickened.